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Pap

Stiff maize porridge, the staple of South Africa.

Prep5 min
Cook30 min
Total35 min
Serves6
DifficultyEasy
Per serving308 kcal
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South AfricaMain courseVeganVegetarianHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • White maize meal500 g
  • Water1.5 L
  • Salt1 tsp

Method

  1. CookStir maize meal into boiling water; cover; steam on low 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
  2. ServeServe and enjoy.

Nutrition per serving

Calories308 kcal
Protein5.8 g
Carbohydrates65.8 g
Fat1.5 g
Fibre5.8 g
Sugar0.5 g
Sodium430 mg
Saturated fat0.2 g
Serving sizeabout 330 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains none of the common allergens.

Quick answers

How long does Pap take to make?

About 35 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Pap?

About 308 kcal per serving, with 6 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 330 g each.

Which allergens does Pap contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains none of the common allergens. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Pap from?

Pap is a main course from South Africa. Stiff maize porridge, the staple of South Africa.

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